Phacelia
- Member of the Boraginaceae plant family
- Annual broadleaf with fern-like leaves and purple blossoms
- Provides early-season soil coverage and produces abundant flowers attractive to pollinators
- Flowers 6-8 weeks after emergence
- Will winterkill at 18°F and residue breaks down quickly
- Plant early enough in the fall
- Avoid broadcasting/aerial application
- Establish 6-8 weeks before killing frost
$29.50 – $220.00
Phacelia
Performance Table
| Species Name | Drilled | Broadcast/Aerial | In Mix | Approx. Seeds/lb | Seeding Date Range | Seeding Depth | Winter Kill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phacelia | 3-5 | 7 | 1-2 | 220,000 | Aug-Sept | ¼ - ½ inch | Yes |
| Peredovik Black Oil Sunflower | 7 | NA | 3-5 | 5,000-7,000 | Apr-Aug | 1 - 3 ½ inches | |
| Tuatara Plantain | |||||||
| Buckwheat | 50-100 | 100 | 15-25 | 15,000 | May-Aug | ½ - 1 ½ inches | Yes |
| Antler Forage Chicory |
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